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February 12, 2010 5:12 PM

Rules and regulations for MPR's Fantasy Olympics

When the Winter Olympic Games open tonight in Vancouver, Minnesota will be better represented than any other state on the U.S. team. Here on Minnesota Public Radio News, we want to follow athletes from our region during the games, and we've created a friendly competition to do it. We're calling it the "Fantasy Olympics," and produer Jeff Jones spoke with MPR's Tom Crann about the rules and regulations.

by Tom Crann

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February 12, 2010 2:34 PM

Olympic luger dies after crash

A men's luger from the former Soviet republic of Georgia died Friday after a crash during training in Vancouver, the IOC confirmed.

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February 12, 2010 12:00 AM

Cleaning up sports, but at what price?

The head of the International Olympic Committee says the games are getting cleaner and he says he's confident that cheaters will be caught in Vancouver. But some critics suggest efforts to stop doping are becoming heavy handed and may be infringing on athletes civil liberties.

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February 12, 2010 12:00 AM

From Red Wing to Vancouver

For more than three decades, Riedell Shoes has made skate boots for national, world and Olympic athletes. This year, the Red Wing-based company made custom skates for five figure skaters competing in the Vancouver games.

by Jeffrey Thompson

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February 12, 2010 12:00 AM

Minnesota companies see gold in the Olympics

For more than three decades, Riedell Shoes has made skates for national, world and Olympic athletes. This year, the Red Wing-based company has custom-made skates for five figure skaters competing in the Vancouver games.

by Elizabeth Baier

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February 11, 2010 7:36 PM

Vonn tests shin on skis for 1st time since injury

Each of Thursday's steps was seen as a sign that, yes, Lindsey Vonn might very well compete in five Olympic races, after all, and might be able to think once again about medals, not medicine.

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February 10, 2010 5:36 PM

If history is any indication, Vonn will ski

Lindsey Vonn announced today that she has a serious injury to her right leg, throwing her Olympic future into doubt.

by Tom Crann

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February 10, 2010 1:49 PM

Vonn says injury may keep her out of Olympics

U.S. skiing star Lindsey Vonn, a Minnesota native, said she has a badly bruised right shin, which could possibly keep her from competing in the Vancouver Olympics.